Special Educational Needs Class Teacher
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DFThis job expired on 8 January 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 March 2024
Closing date
8 January 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 December 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temp 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS2 +1 SEN Point Depending on experience
Additional allowances
1 SEN point dependant on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher to join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff supporting a small group of KS3 and 4 students with complex educational needs working within NC year 1.
This role includes:
- Planning, teaching and assessing learning in an imaginative curriculum
- Working with a support team of knowledgeable and committed colleagues
- Enhancing pupils’ communication skills
- Promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence and participation within the school and local community
Our ideal candidate will be someone who is compassionate but purposeful, focussing on maximising pupils’ progress; someone who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people feel respected and valued.
What the school offers its staff
- A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development
- An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs
- A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff
- A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best
Further information about the job
Are you an experienced SEND practitioner OR a teacher with experience of teaching the National Curriculum at primary level, wishing to take your career into a new, exciting direction?
St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life.
Every day is different and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
We are looking for a teacher to join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff supporting a small group of KS3 and 4 students with complex educational needs working within NC year 1.
St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 82 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa website
- Email address
- karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01937 842144
St John’s is a specialist residential and day school for students up to 19 years old with a range of special needs including hearing impairment, autism, language impairments and learning difficulties. We have a strong focus on developing spoken and written communication skills and signing is not used to deliver the curriculum.
The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing and we have been particularly successful reintegrating pupils who have been out of education for some time.
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk.
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